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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 617.21 and 281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 617.21 and 281.37 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 617.21 = 281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/617.21 = 281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 617.21 × 281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 173,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,664.38/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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